Ridsdale's Dream and its Aftermath

As the Wilkinson era came to an unseemly end, football was rapidly changing from a sport to an entertainment, an industry and a cultural phenomenon. As Leeds United attempted to adapt and cling on to this brave new world, a succession of terrible incidents and decisions saw them drop from the heady heights of Europe's top table to relegation and near bankruptcy, in a bewilderingly short time. In this the third part of his personal history of Leeds United Con Egan recounts a fan's eye view of the descent, faithfully recording both facts and feelings as his beloved club plummets at breakneck speed. Whether you are a Leeds fan or simply interested in football's decision to sell its soul for TV money, Ridsdale's Dream is a must read.